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Positive for July 28: Been struggling to get my exercise done daily, it's so easy to say I can skip a day, etc., but one thing I do know - I always feel great once I finish it - that last 30 seconds means I win - again! Also, by finishing my exercise, I feel a true sense of accomplishment, makes my mind toss out otherwise…

Really appreciate the remarks! Yes I'm through with the panic, I've gained and lost all my life, but this time it's different. I'm more interested in my health and well being. Seeing the scale go down is always a welcome sight but knowing I'm treating my body well with exercise, water, good food choices, that's a winning…

Once I realized that my goal has no end date and is essentially for-life, something clicked and I was able to get past the mentality that I NEED to be a certain weight BY a certain date. I got serious about regaining my health and well-being. Now it's just the journey.

Wow.... a few weeks ago I was updating my meal planner (sticking to it diligently), and my husband actually said he admired my determination. Feels so good to get the unexpected nod of support!

I do that every time I know I'm going out, really helps me make the smartest choices.

Agree with AnnPT77 - I was finally able to ditch the "until I'm # lbs" mentality and realized this is a lifetime endeavor. Once I realized that there is no end-date to this it became easier for my mind and body to accept. There will be parties, there will be days that require a movie, a blanket, and a big bowl of…

Positive for 27 July: I stumbled yesterday. I was physically AT work yesterday and when I got home I was mentally/physically wiped out. Even though I followed my meal plan, I stepped outside the boundaries and did some grazing and snacking after dinner - which I hardly ever do. But I realize this isn't the end of the…

Positive for July 25: I didn't hit my 199.8 goal - but I did lose one pound last week, it just means I have to wait another week to get to Onederland. A huge milestone!

just the beginning

Positive for July 23: After rooting through my closet I found that I've actually got a few pair of jeans that are too big! WOW won't need to think about them any longer! A few tops almost fit - excited about the next few months!

Using a meal planner. I hit the cookbooks and online resources to locate the best-for-me (and delicious), healthy meals I could make. Then I froze them into pre-measured portions. It really makes a difference. Just inventory the freezer and write your meals in for the week. Log in during the week what you to need to…

Positive for July 21: I tried on my old XL bathing suit and it fit well enough to use - at home of course. I have a whole wardrobe waiting for me, tops and a few pants, dresses I just couldn't part with and I can't wait to finally use them again! Every month that passes, I slowly fit into more of them.

Positive for July 20: Tuesday - excited that my planner and I have found each other once again. I have been cooking, made amazing salmon patties in the air fryer last night for freezing. Just 218 calories each. They will pair nicely with a light salad for lunch tomorrow. I feel more in-tune when I know I've done the…

ONE POINT EIGHT POUNDS. That is what I need to see 199.8 on my scale. This week my goal is to eat smart, stay hydrated, and say GOOD-BYE to anything on the scale that starts with a 2 -- FOREVER. ...and I'll probably cry a little too.

Realizing this week that my waist has returned after all these years....

Mid April to Mid July 2021, 25 lb down. Photos after exercising. Finally beginning to see results. Looking forward to the next 25!

Positive for July 19: How did July suddenly be half over? Positive for today: Meal plan is in place. The challenge is following it, but I was extremely successful using it between late March to mid June 2021. This week I'm making a commitment to my plan and hopefully see a weight on Saturday with a ONE in front! Woo Hoo,…

Positive for July 18: Woke up feeling sort of crappy and I'm hosting a family thing later on today. The positive: I plan to be easy on me, and not knock myself out going through the usual cleaning routines - they all know what my place looks like so if it's a bit under par, so be it. I have my meal strategy ready, they get…

Do your very best for ONE day, if you can get over that hump, day two will be easier. Find really great low calorie recipes (check https://www.allrecipes.com/), double them and freeze. Make 4-5 different meals for variety, have one for dinner every night and never settle for food that doesn't satisfy. Sometimes a good diet…

Positive for 17 July: Yesterday I made a Cajun Penne and Sausage Bake, find it here: https://masonfit.com/cajun-sausage-pasta-bake/ 220 cals per serving, and froze all 8 portions for my meal planner. Today was my normal weigh-in, lost another 1.2 lbs. My positive for today is to remember my weight didn't appear overnight…

When my husband and I are on the road and he wants to stop for a quick fast food fix, I say "Get me a Diet Coke", just the act of receiving something at the window seems to do the trick for me. Strange but true....

Positive for July 16: I will get my meal planner back on track. Over this weekend I will prepare and freeze meals I can use through the week. I was doing this religiously and then hosting family parties pushed it to the side.

I'm about 1/2 way into my journey - again, and hopefully for the last time. I came to terms when I finally realized that this isn't just to lose weight, it's a game of life. It's-for-the-rest-of-my-life, not just until I get to a healthy weight. The journey/way of eating is never over, I can go out with my family for…

Yesterday as I was out shopping, all I wanted was to stop at a fast food joint and get the hugest cheeseburger I could and a shake...BUT I told myself that I would love myself much more tomorrow for going home and preparing a super good-for-me dinner and that is what I did. Later for a snack, I made a copycat Frosty with…

I set myself up with three 10 lb goals, each 6 weeks, I've hit the first goal and am 2.6 from the second and that will equal 20lbs. Tried on a couple of shirts I couldn't wear and they are still about 10-15lbs away from feeling comfortable but I put on one of the tops I used to use for work and it's nearly too big. Great…

I only weigh in weekly and despite watching my diet and calories (eating good for me food), and actually putting forth REAL effort exercising, last week I only lost .8 lb. Feeling disappointed, I kept going this week with good diet and exercise routines, and ended the week yesterday by digging a garden and burning a…

Before I left work this afternoon, I visited the office gym and put a fast mile on the treadmill before leaving for the day!

Family has never been mean to me however I've gotten some seriously horrible comments from complete strangers. At first I'm angry, the nerve of them, and then the tears - people can be so inconsiderate. One guy pulled his truck in front of me while I was attempting to pull into traffic and when I hollered, hey I was here…

Totally get that.....I am my own biggest stumbling block. Only I can make the decision to my own better health. Good luck!

My best friend and I have been working together to lose weight for about 6 years, mostly unsuccessfully. A holiday, a family dinner, etc... we each lost about 15lbs, then it would stall, then we'd go up a couple, well she got serious around Nov 2020, and has finally - not only pushed below the 200 barrier, but now she is…